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Acute Inflections is NYC's Jazzy R&B duo: vocalist Elasea Douglas and upright bassist Sadiki Pierre, a couple on and offstage.

Since 2013, they've performed at Birdland, Sony Hall, City Winery, the Cotton Club, and Jazz at Lincoln Center. They wrote and performed an original song for The Great Soul Food Cook-Off (HBO Max and Amazon Prime), and have been featured on NPR.

Today, they tour the US with Soulful Sounds, an intimate candlelit concert of dynamic duets, clever comedy, and captivating freestyles. Harlem Renaissance glamour, modern soul. 50,000+ fans, 1,000+ five-star reviews.

  • Black-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learn New Songs
Microphones
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sample Music
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Acapella
Instrumental - Solo
Instrumental - Duo
Soloist / Vocalist

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3

What services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Instrumentals
Learn New Songs
Liability Insurance
Microphones
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System
Vocals

Reviews of Acute Inflections

Tida
Tida Sent on 11/30/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Entertainment Music Duo!

Acute Inflections was the cherry on top of our musical wedding entertainment! El and Sadika were wonderful to work with. Their styles and music are indeed one of a kind, and we highly recommend them for any wedding or event. They played during our cocktail hour, and we truly wish we had them perform for longer. Their ability to capture a crowd's attention and blend their jazz style with modern and timeless classics was unparralled and perfect for the diverse ranges of ages and musical tastes. We loved their style, including their stylish outfits and vibrant personalities. El and Sadika really brighten and enliven a room with their performances. Thank you El and Sadika from the bottom of our hearts for adding such great energy and an unforgettable experience to our wedding.
Melissa
Melissa Sent on 04/04/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Simply the BEST!

Acute Inflections was the music of our wedding reception. This was always the plan for our intimate, upstate, wedding. However, when COVID made our wedding even smaller--Acute Inflections was the constant that tied our festivities together. It was so special to have Elasea MC our speeches and the evening (she's just the most delightful) and to have time to get to know both her and Sadiki. They are a funny, dynamic duo with otherworldly talent, humor, and grace. To this day, our people are still telling us that Acute Inflections was the best thing we could have done for our wedding---and we couldn't agree more!
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Amma Sent on 09/09/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Caring Vendors in the Time of Covid

My husband and I planned our microwedding in 20 days. I found Acute Inflections by chance and could not have been more happy to have them be a part of our special day. They were caring and understanding which made planning a wedding at the last minute during covid a breeze. I loved that they were truly invested in us having our special day rather than trying to nickel and dime us. I was blown away when we received a recording of three of our songs so we can have for the years to come. I highly recommend Acute Inflections for your wedding day or any special event for that matter as it so hard to find great vendors. Thank you so much for making our day special!
Mary
Mary Sent on 02/23/2020
5 out of 5 rating

The absolute BEST!

We first saw Acute Inflections perform when they had a residency at The Four Seasons in NYC and were blown away by their talent. So much so, we decided to work with them for our wedding reception at The Nomad Hotel. We, and our guests were blown away!! They even took the time out to learn music by Queen and P!nk , it was amazing. I can’t recommend them enough. You will NOT be disappointed. Oh, and they are A GORGEOUS couple!!!
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Katelyn Sent on 02/11/2020
5 out of 5 rating

We LOVE Acute Inflections!

We had Acute Inflections play for our ceremony and cocktail hour and they were incredible! We requested a down the aisle song that was not part of their list (All eyes on you - St. Lucia) and they crushed it! They were really great at mixing both the new and old classics with songs like Redbone and I will always love you. The next couple of days after the wedding we got many requests from friends and family for their name/spotify/instagram information. We plan to go see them again when they are back at the Beekman hotel for brunch. Would highly recommend them!
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Maya Sent on 01/01/2020
5 out of 5 rating

An elegant touch!

Acute Inflections performed at our wedding cocktail hour and they were absolutely fantastic and an elegant touch to our evening. Our guests raved about the beauty of their sound and their sophisticated look which they tailored to meet the exact vibe we were hoping for. We highly recommend them!
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Sent on 12/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect band!

We hired Acute Inflections to play during our post-wedding brunch at Harry's NYC, and I am not exaggerating when I say that their presence completely made the party. They set the perfect tone, and we still get compliments to this day about how wonderful they were. Not to mention they were an absolute pleasure to work with every step of the way. Can't recommend them highly enough!!!
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Glg A. Sent on 11/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great Experience!

It was a great experience working with Acute Inflections. From the moment we saw them perform, we knew that they would be wonderful for our wedding. They were very responsive and always on time. Our guests commented on how talented they were. They really set the tone for our wedding. We highly recommend them!
Vanessa
Vanessa Sent on 10/11/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The best decision for our wedding

Initially we hired Acute Inflections’s for our ceremony and later changed our minds and hired them for the entire duration of our wedding, so glad we did!

They were easy to work with and really understood what we was going for. Our guest loved them!
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Roseangela Sent on 07/16/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Timeless tunes for our special day

Elasea and Sadiki are mesmerizing. Our guests at our wedding were fascinated by their vintage flare and their unique versions of modern hits. My husband and I were first drawn to Acute inflections at a bridal expo in which the entire room was drawn to their jazzy, sultry, romantic vibe. We knew we needed them at our wedding! From the moment we started working with both of these top performers, Sadiki and Elasea were professional and truly worked with us to customize our wedding day performances. They even created a custom wedding song for us that floored our guests and provided for a perfect moment. We cannot speak enough about how pleasant it was working with Sadiki and Elasea. My husband and I highly recommend Acute Inflections for your special day!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Market Basket Market Basket Wedding Caterers

Elasea & Sadiki will make weddings unforgettable! Our staff and the guests were blown away by their talent. Elasea has a beautiful soulful voice and Sadiki is magical on the cello. They compliment each other perfectly! If you would like to create a sophisticated wedding they need to be at the top of your wedding list must haves!

Rev. Annie NYC - Wedding Officiant Rev. Annie NYC - Wedding Officiant Wedding Officiants

It was a delight to celebrate a 5? wedding this winter (January 2016) with Acute Inflections--they arrived early to set up before guests arrived, coordinated with other vendors, were friendly, dressed stylishly, and "set the mood" with their impressive musical accompaniment for a romantic night! I"m very happy to recommend them to To-Be-Weds who want an inspiring & elegant touch to their wedding ceremony!

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